Disability North

Charity information

Disability North

Disability North is a user-led registered charity which works with, and for, disabled people to promote social inclusion, independence and choice for disabled and older people and their families in the North of England.

Our Mission: To promote inclusion, independence and choice for disabled and older people and their families.

Disability North are a leading disability charity in the North of England, supporting disabled and older people to live an independent, secure and fulfilling lifestyle.

Whether a disability is from a lifelong impairment, an accident, illness or advancing age, the challenges faced relate not only to managing and adapting to a health condition or impairment but also to the associated financial stresses.

Our expert, personalised support around disability benefits and welfare rights, as well as, hands-on equipment advice services are paramount for overcoming some of the overwhelming and arduous burdens, so that the individuals can focus on their well-being. Our comprehensive and up-to-date signposting service aims at supporting them for the continuation of their journey.

We are also a resource for healthcare professionals and other organisations, providing training, operating a fully functioning Demonstration Suite and organising DNEX, the North’s largest Independent Living exhibition.

We are strongly committed to maintain our service users at the steering wheel of our service and encourage a high participation from members of the disabled community at all levels of the organisation and during service design.

We are at the forefront of collaboration, capacity building and advocacy for disability in the region, partaking in major regional activities and setting up initiatives for in- and cross- sector collaboration.